South Side, Providence, Rhode Island

如何抵達

By car When driving, I-95 is the most useful highway coming from the Boston or New York areas. I-95 Exit 18 will get you right into the heart of South Providence.

By Bus RIPTA (Rhode Island Public Transit Authority), ☏ +1 401 781-9400. Buses run through the four main roads of South Providence: Broad Street, Elmwood Avenue, Praire Avenue and Eddy Street. The two more direct lines are to take 11 (Broad St.) and 1 (Eddy St.).

By Taxi USA Taxi, ☏ +1 401-516-3177. Airport Taxi, ☏ +1 401 737-2868. Economy Cab, ☏ +1 401 944-6700.

必看景點

1 Roger Williams Park, 1000 Elmwood Ave. Open every day, at all hours. The largest park in Providence, constructed during the 1880s. It is named after Roger Williams, the founder of Rhode Island, and was the family farm until being donated to the city in 1871. It represented the last of the original land grant to Roger Williams in 1638 from Canonicus, chief of the Narragansett tribe. The park covers 427 elaborately decorated acres and contains seven lakes. It houses many live musical events including the Dominican Pride Festival, every August. Located within the park are the Roger Williams Park Zoo, the Roger Williams Park Museum of Natural History and Planetarium, the Roger Williams Park Botanical Center, the Japanese Gardens, the Victorian Rose Gardens, the Providence Police Department's Mounted Command center, the Dalrymple Boathouse and boat rentals, historical tours, a Carousel Village for children that includes the "Hasbro Boundless Playground," and the Roger Williams Park Casino. There are picnic areas, a concession stand, and often face painting too. 2 Roger Williams Botanical Center, ☏ +1 401 785-9450. Tu–Su 11AM-4PM. The largest public indoor display gardens in New England, covering approximately 12,000 square feet of indoor gardens. There is a great diversity of unique and exotic flowers and plants. A nice place to be surrounded by color and nature. Adults $3, children 6-12 $1, children 0-6 free. 3 Roger Williams Park Zoo, 1000 Elmwood Av, ☏ +1 401-785-3510. 9AM-4PM (last admission 3:30PM). Opened in 1872, this is one of the nation’s oldest zoos. It is one of Rhode Island’s top tourist attractions, bringing in over half a million people annually from all over the country. It is home to well over 100 species of animals, including many rare and endangered species. The zoo blends history and culture with the animals. For example, in the Marco Polo exhibit you can watch a video of his exploration on a replica of his ship before ending your journey with real

體驗活動

The Dominican Festival. Every August, Broad St and the Roger Williams Park hold the Dominican Pride festival in Rhode Island. The festival includes face painting, a parade, food from local businesses and live Latin music. Thousands of people come out of their homes and hang out on broad st. every year. Actual Festival Date may vary, but is normally held on the first weekend of August. 1 White Electric Coffee, 711 Westminster St, ☏ +1 401-453-3007. M-F 7AM-6:30PM, Sa 8AM-5:30PM, Su 9AM-4PM. In the mood for great coffee and live entertainment? White Electric Coffee is the place for you. 2 Ronnie's Tattoo, 786 Eddy St, ☏ +1 401-941-2225. Ronnie is known for the best cover up tattoo artist in town and has been in business for years. Looking for another design, added color to a previous tattoo or something outrageous? Ronnie is your guy so go and check him out. 3 Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular, 1000 Elmwood Avenue. A Halloween event that is held every year at the Roger Williams Park Zoo. Thousands of beautifully, bizarrely, and creatively carved pumpkins are put on a dazzling display. It is an awe-inspiring attraction with Jack-O-Lanterns “depicting people, places, scenes from popular culture, old-time favorites,” such as the seven wonders of the world, and many other eccentricities, all with amazingly intricate detail. This is an event that can be enjoyed by friends, couples, and the entire family. For those running on empty stomachs, there is a specially offered Harvest Buffet. This local event has been featured on the Early Show, CNN, Associated Press, and USA Today (called, “extraordinary”). The proceeds will help support the Roger Williams Park Zoo education and conservation efforts, as well as zoo improvements.The event begins October 6 and runs through October 31st, from 6PM – 10PM (last ticket sold at 10PM, those on the trail can enjoy until 11PM when it closes).

購物

1 Clothing Collaborative, 645 Elmwood Ave, ☏ +1 401 784-8663, [email protected]. M-F 9AM-1PM. Sells typical items found at a consignment shop, offers a variety of business dress and casual attire. Most items are moderately priced ranging from $5-40.

美食

1 Carolina's Market Restaurant, 864 Broad St, ☏ +1 401-941-1333. 11AM-8PM. Carolina's restaurant is well known in the community for serving delicious Hispanic cuisine. Their menu ranges from meat pies, to salad and dishes that include chicken, beef and pork. $1-12. 2 Apsara, 716 Public St, ☏ +1 401-785-1490. Cambodian, Chinese, Thai, and Vietnamese food all-in-one sounds too good to be true, but look no further, Apsara is the perfect restaurant. Apsara is family owned and has been open for over twenty years. Apsara has a variety of dishes to choose from for dining in or ordering out. 3 Pito's Restaurant, 1029 Broad St, ☏ +1 401-941-4320. 11AM-8PM. Another Hispanic restaurant which serves Latin food. Pito serves an abundance of food ranging from rice to beans, chicken, spaghetti and plantains. 4 Ada's Creations, 1137 Broad St, ☏ +1 401-941-5020. 11AM-8PM. Family owned restaurant/café and bakery. Ada’s restaurant specializes in making personal sandwiches. Also, Ada creates pastries and cakes for special events when ordered ahead of time. 5 La Sonrisa, 320 Broad St., ☏ +1 401 228-3470. Best Spanish/Dominican food around with affordable daily specials. From Chicken rice and beans to seafood salad. Order in or take out. 6 Johnny's Chimis (The Chimi Truck), 986 Broad St. 5PM-2AM. This is the most well known chimi truck on Broad street. It is the Red truck with lights and always has a line of loyal customers craving their specialty food which is the chimi. They also have the pastelitos, which are the Dominican version of meat pies, but they have them in a variety of fillings such as chicken, beef, and pizza. 7 El Pez Dorado Restaurant, 1266 Broad St, ☏ +1 401-781-3050. 10AM-1AM. If you want to grab lunch on your break or want to kick back with your friends they have a small cafeteria to sit in or take out, then for the friends and even special someone, take them to the club/restaurant for a nice dinner and dance. Some nights they will have live bands playing tipico (

飲品與夜生活

1 Ada's Creations, 1137 Broad St, ☏ +1 401-941-5020. 10PM-2AM. Café in the day, bar by night. Ada's has two floors with an intimate environment at night where friends can grab a drink and dance. Ada’s holds a small capacity and is well-known for holding private parties. $10. 2 Mi Sueno Restaurant, 1070 B